This position is in Region 3, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Programs and Chemicals Safety Branch, RCRA Programs Section. About: Region 3 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
At the highest advertised grade, you will: Prepare or review Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) waste and/or RCRA Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permits (issuance, reissuance, and modification) for routine treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
Provide technical support to state, local, or tribal agencies regarding well-defined technical and scientific criteria and methods, associated waste management requirements, and impacts of improper waste management. Resolve issues related to permit requirements and participate in the defense of permits against legal challenges with the Office of Regional Counsel (ORC).
Respond to basic questions concerning the interpretation and application of permit requirements, including inquiries from the press, Congressional staff, or state and local officials, and/or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from the public. If you are hired at a lower grade level, your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. You may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.
NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
Life Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.
Environmental Engineer: You must have one of the following: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college OR Combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration as an engineer. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.
Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $55602 – $88421/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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